Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-18

ing his name. writes from san Fran
risco I" tn. Olympia Board ii Trad,
that thu cost III machine capable OF
removing $500 cubic yards ler day.
and deposit the mud at any point
with n 5000 feet from the place ii ~
Grafton. will be $1,000. 1t seems that
Mr.. Cooper who investigated the sub
ject on late visit 10 the Bay City.
was mistaken when he informed the
board that Mr. Won schmidt had pro
POSED 10 take one-half the stock Of the
proposed investment himself. II will
require in round numbers $4,000 to
obtain the machine. 1t is. however,
lust the dredger needed, for il will
make ground AT eligible points for busi-
ness sites as we'll as remove obstruc-
tons to commerce. Although the
amount OF money involved may seem
to place the project beyond our reach.
it would unquestionably pay the larg-
est of returns on the sum invested.
Mrs. Miller, who has investigated the
matter, writes 10 one of our prominent
citizens a. follows:
OAKLAND, Cal. March 3, 1887.
DR.. y. OsTRASDER,
Olympia. W. T.:
Dear Sir: Your letter OF Feb 10Th
has been received, and in accordance
with your request l have twice visited
Alameda with view OF acquiring all
possible information regarding the
dredger mentioned, but regret to say
that on both days the dredger was not
working and could not judge so. accu-
rately as desired of its successful OPP
Grafton. However l met Capt. Won
Schmidt and also his son, who kindly
gave me the information desired.
Capt. Won Schmidt has, himself, writ
ten you regarding the terms for build
ing a dredger, which differ considera
bly, from our first understanding OF his
proposition, as after further thought
he did not desire an interest in the
the dredger, but if the work would be
done by Government contract he would
be more disposed to take a personal in
terest in the matter.
The dredger in use in Oakland har-
Dor cost nearly $4,000, but at the
present time one can be built for $780,
600. This would include everything
necessary for the successful operation
OF the dredger, together with $1,000
feet of pipe and necessary pontoons
for support of pipe on the water. Mr..
Cooper has, no doubt, explained to
you the manner of working, but l will
add few items as to its capabilitv.
The dredger cuts a width OF 66 feet
and depth Of IL feet, but at present
is being changed so that it will cut a
a depth of 20 feet. $500 cubic yards
cut and pumped from the channel is
considered an average days work.
The engine is capable Of pumping the
mud distance of 5000 feet, and has
been found equal to the management
of anything met in deepening chan
nels, with one exception: II black sand
is encountered, the friction on the
pipes is very great and they last but a
short time. As these pipes are of iron,
20 inches in diameter and cost 81 per
foot, you can see they are an expen-
sive item. The actual running ex-
penses, for fuel, wages, etc, amount to
800 per day, but an additional allow
ance OF 800 per day must be made, to
meet the many incidental expenses at
tending the working of the machinery
and for diking and other work required
} by the large deposits pumped from the
channel.
This information is from Mr. Won
Schmidt, who is in charge of the dred-
ger, and who guarantees its accuracy
There is no doubt in my mind as to
the capability of this dredger to accom-
plish the work needed in the harbor at
Olympia. Should you, after consider
ing the terms offered by Capt. Won
Schmidt, desire to make further inqui
! ~, do not hesitate to write me, as
shall be pleased to aid you in procur
, ing all possible information. MY visit
|. to to the dredger to examine it while
working, will be deferred until hear
from you again.
u Capt Won Schmidt and his son have
been very kind in giving information
and evidently desire that the matter
: shall not be entered into without 8
complete understanding on both sides
If you will kindly inform me more
fully regarding the proposed plan o
purchase, or the formation of a compa
ny for accomplishing of the proposed
I. improvement, you will oblige me great
5 ~.
:. Believe me ever your sincere friend
MARY NJ. MILLER.